Litigant

usgb/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
noun

A person involved in a lawsuit.

The litigant filed a case against his neighbor.
Visual representation of "litigant" - A person involved in a lawsuit.

Often appears as...

  • self-represented litigant
  • plaintiff litigant

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Legal Action

Use 'litigant' to talk about someone participating in a legal case, either suing or being sued.

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The litigants were called to attend a pre-trial conference.
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Courtroom Reference

'Litigant' is often used in formal contexts related to law, like court proceedings or legal documents.

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The judge gave instructions to both litigants regarding courtroom etiquette.
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Self-Representation

A 'self-represented litigant' is someone who goes to court without a lawyer and represents themselves.

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The self-represented litigant struggled to understand the complex legal terminologies used in court.
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